Are you looking to find paradise in Charleston, S.C. campgrounds? There are a few top places you just can't miss! Get your recreational vehicle (RV) or tent ready and check out some camping hotspots in South Carolina.
James Island County Park Campground
When it comes to camping, James Island County Park Campground knows how to bring the fun. In addition to a Splash Zone Waterpark and spray fountain, campers can also use the climbing wall. Facilities include a playground for children and adults to enjoy. Plus, it's just 10 miles from historic downtown Charleston, S.C.
Campsites and Pricing
Campsite options range from primitive tent campsites to modern RV sites with full hookups, including access for 20-, 30-, and 50-amp outlets. Each campsite has a grill and fire ring. Pull-thru campsites are available, as are wheelchair-accessible campsites. There is a fully stocked campground store carrying groceries, supplies, ice, firewood, and propane. The campground also has a laundry facility and dump station. Pricing for campsites starts at $35 per night for a primitive spot and goes up to $66 a night for a full-hookup site.
Campground Features
Located on 643 acres, James Island County Park Campground is one of the most popular camping destinations in the Charleston, South Carolina area. In addition to affordable campsites and water fun, you can find:
- Walking and biking trails
- Fishing
- Kayak and paddleboat rentals
- Picnic areas
- Dog park
To reserve your James Island County Park campsite, visit the website and book online or call 843-795-7275.
Lake Aire RV Park and Campground
If you're looking for a top-rate campground a short distance from downtown Charleston, be sure to check out Lake Aire RV Park and Campground. Approved by AAA, Good Sam, and Woodall's, this campground has all the amenities campers could possibly want. It's only a hop, skip, and jump away from historic downtown, Fort Sumter National Monument, Folly Beach, local plantations, and other fun Charleston destinations.
Campsites and Pricing
Whether you're pitching a tent or traveling in an RV, you will find the parks' campsites to be comfortable and attractive. Full-service RV pull-thru sites are available for rigs of all sizes, including big rigs with large slide-outs. Many of the sites include water, electric, and sewer hookups. Both 30- and 50-amp hookups are available. The campground also has 26 campsites explicitly designed for tent campers. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire rings. The campsites start at $24 a night and go up to $55 a night for a full-hookup site.
Fun Features
During your stay at Lake Aire, you can enjoy catch-and-release fishing in the private lake on the grounds. You can also take a dip in the swimming pool or enjoy tanning on the attached sun deck. There's a fully equipped playground and a pavilion that you can use for picnics, family reunions, and other large group outings. The campground has clean, modern bathrooms with hot showers. Campers also have access to laundry facilities. You'll also find:
- Cornhole boards
- Bocce ball
- Horseshoe pits
- Free Wi-Fi
You can make reservations online or call 843-571-1271 for more information.
Oak Plantation Campground
Welcome to Charleston's largest campground with more than 200 campsites. Oak Plantation Campground is one of the most scenic campgrounds in Charleston, S.C., and is just minutes away from all Charleston has to offer. The facility's beautifully landscaped setting resembles a park, allowing visitors to enjoy the beautiful, peaceful scenery for which this part of South Carolina is known.
Campsites and Pricing
With so many campsites available, Oak Plantation can accommodate all types of recreational vehicles as well as tent campers. That includes big rigs. Campers can enjoy concrete and gravel pads, and 50-amp electric hookups are available. You'll enjoy the convenience of an on-site store stocked with groceries and other camping supplies. Wi-Fi and cable are available at all campsites. Campsite rates start at $53 a night, but the campground does offer weekly discounts.
Camp Friendly Features
Campground recreational facilities include a pristine outdoor pool and a large, open play area. There's also a large freshwater lake on the grounds, where you can enjoy fishing (no license required). A picnic shelter is available for group outings. Campers have access to clean, modern bathroom facilities with hot showers. You can also take advantage of:
- Laundry facilities
- Disc golf
- Garden chess
- Fenced dog run
- Dump station
For more information or to book reservations, call 866-658-2500 (toll free) or 843-766-5936.
Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday
Step into a true antebellum plantation by visiting Mount Pleasant/Charleston KOA Holiday campground. In addition to offering weekend wagon rides through the private Oakland Plantation, you can rent a bike or boat.
Campsites and Pricing
While prices vary depending on the type of site selected, as well as the number of children and pets present, you can get a spacious campsite for both tenters and RVers. KOA Holiday has sites with up to 50-amp hookups, a Kamping Kitchen, and firewood available at their store. You can also use the free Wi-Fi and cable TV.
Camping Amenities to Enjoy
Beyond just the camping, you aren't going to get bored with the recreational areas available. Campers can make use of the nature trail and the fishing lake. Additionally, you have access to a beautiful outdoor swimming pool. When not soaking up the sun, campers might enjoy:
- Basketball
- Cornhole
- Disc golf
- Biking
To reserve your site today, call 800-562-5796 or make an online reservation.
Edisto Beach State Park
If you are looking for a state park to visit, then you'll need to look outside of Charleston at Edisto Beach State Park. Campers have two options for sleeping under the stars; you can check out the beach at Edisto's Beach Campground, or go more secluded at Live Oak Campground.
Campsites and Pricing
Prices to stay at Edisto Beach State Park vary but start at $25 per night. The campgrounds feature more than 220 campsites. Full hookups are available for RVers. The campground also features ADA-accessible campsites. In addition to modern sites, backwoods campers can enjoy several rustic walk-in-only campsites. The campsites have a fire ring, table, and grill. The grounds provide access to a gift shop and snack bar.
Interesting Features at Edisto
One of the top attractions for Edisto is the miles of accessible beaches. However, you can also find miles of hiking trails, fishing, and marshes to explore. Other recreational activities include:
- Gift shop
- Free Wi-Fi
- Dump station
- Flushing toilets
- Showers
To book reservations for this state park, visit the Edisto Beach reservation portal at South Carolina State Parks.
Charleston, S.C., Campgrounds
These are just a few examples of the many campgrounds in Charleston, S.C. If you're planning to vacation in the area, one of these camping facilities is the perfect home base for your trip. You can get information about other campgrounds, as well as details about activities and tour packages from the Charleston Convention and Visitors Bureau.
